Wauquiez Centurion 48 S of 1997, blue water cruising sailboat renowned for its build quality, structural robustness, and performance...
Wauquiez Centurion 48 S from 1997, a high-sea cruising yacht renowned for its build quality, structural robustness, and exceptional marine performance. Powerful, balanced, and particularly smooth at the helm, this model offers a reassuring behavior at sea while maintaining excellent performance sailing upwind and downwind.
This unit in a 3-cabin / 3-bathroom layout offers spacious and comfortable accommodation both at sea and at anchor. The interior joinery in solid wood reflects the craftsmanship of the Wauquiez yard, with high-end finish and excellent sound and thermal insulation. The teak deck adds elegance and safety.
The Yanmar 90 HP engine received a major overhaul in 2025, including: heat exchanger, turbo, exhaust elbow, gland packing, prop shaft. Valves and sea cocks were replaced in 2025, as well as the remaking of the stern tube. Keel stepped in 2025. Standing rigging replaced. Battery bank renewed in 2023 (8 batteries). Bow thruster for easier maneuvering. Electric winches at the fore and in the cockpit.
Significant capacities for long-distance cruising: 900 L of freshwater, 360 L of fuel, 60 L of black water. Draft of 1.80 m allowing an excellent compromise between performance and access to moorings.
Ready-to-sail yacht, meticulously maintained, ideal for the Mediterranean, Atlantic, or world circumnavigation. A model renowned for its sturdiness, longevity, and heritage value.